jackie. >> he was the greatest man i ever met and best friend i ever had. >> the auction of the dave powers' collection will be held next month. >>> that is our broadcast on a thursday night. thank you for being here with us. be sure to join us for "rock center" tonight at 10:00, 9:00 central. i'm brian williams, and we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. good night. >> two years ago, you were writing our obituary. well, it didn't happen. california is back. its budget is balanced and we're on the move. >> right now at 6:00, don't call it a comeback. a jubilant jerry brown sings the praises of california's return to greatness. so what's the real story behind the optimism? plus -- >> i'm live in san jose. tonight we talk exclusively to the family of the 13-year-old who fought off her would be kidnapper. >> wet weather sweeps the bay area. how long will the showers stick around and will it put a damper